# AWS Elemental MediaConnect vs Amazon Kinesis Video Streams Comparison

| | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 26 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Amazon Kinesis Video Streams

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon Kinesis Video Streams** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Features

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Video Player** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Simulcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Compliance

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GDPR Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS Elemental MediaConnect (1):** [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas)

**Unique to Amazon Kinesis Video Streams (1):** [Other Video Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-video)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.0% | 47.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.0% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.0% | 21.7% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

- **Accounting:** 10.0%
- **Banking:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.0%
- **Automotive:** 5.0%
- **Broadcast Media:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.0%
- **E-Learning:** 5.0%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.0%
- **Other:** 35.0%

#### Amazon Kinesis Video Streams

- **Education Management:** 21.7%
- **Real Estate:** 8.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7%
- **Financial Services:** 8.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.7%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 4.3%
- **Retail:** 4.3%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3%
- **Furniture:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 21.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Elemental MediaConnect

- [Azure Media Services](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-media-services/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Mux](https://www.g2.com/products/mux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews)
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- [Vonage Communications APIs](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-communications-apis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (404 reviews)
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- [Cloudinary](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudinary/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (172 reviews)

### Alternatives to Amazon Kinesis Video Streams

- [Azure Media Player](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-media-player/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Anvato](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-anvato/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [VideoLan](https://www.g2.com/products/videolan/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (629 reviews)
- [Konvey](https://www.g2.com/products/jerry-nweke-konvey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Handbrake](https://www.g2.com/products/handbrake/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (155 reviews)
- [Video To Blog](https://www.g2.com/products/video-to-blog/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [FFmpeg](https://www.g2.com/products/ffmpeg/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Wideo](https://www.g2.com/products/wideo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [FRAPS](https://www.g2.com/products/fraps/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Reflector](https://www.g2.com/products/reflector/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (49 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

No discussions available for this product.

### Amazon Kinesis Video Streams

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-elemental-mediaconnect-vs-amazon-kinesis-video-streams)